L’Oasis d’Aboukir

The L’Oasis d’Aboukir is Patrick Blanc’s new Living Wall or «green wall» in Paris. Blanc began seeding the wall in April 2013, and it now provides a lush façade in central Paris, within walking distance of Rue Montorgueil. Standing 25 meters tall, the vertical garden is planted with 7600 plants representing 250 different species. While it may not be a top site in Paris like the Eiffel Tower, it’s a fascinating piece of urbran art in its own right, and worth taking a look if you’re in the neighborhood.